Struggling UK businesses are pleading with the government to use the upcoming budget to make British companies more attractive investements and less likely to struggle with debt.
The British Bankers Association say that tax changes that might be in the pipeline could potentially discourage foreign investors from putting money into UK businesss.
Chief executive for the group, Angela Knight commented that Alistair Darling should take a "proactive" approach to ensure that companies do not lose out to foreign competitors.